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Time analysis of corneal endothelial cell density after cataract extraction.

Serial endothelial photographs were taken preoperatively and postoperatively in 200 eyes; 111 eyes contained a Rayner iris clip lens, 54 eyes contained a Fyodorov Sputnik lens, and 35 eyes had no lens. Central endothelial cell density was changed in all instances, with counts in implanted eyes declining 25 to 30%, and in nonimplanted eyes 10 to 15%. In both instances, the decline essentially ceased at about three months. The cause of the greater decline in implanted eyes appeared to be mechanical and subsequent cell loss after the 90-day period was virtually equal for the two groups. Methods that may be used to alter the difference in cell density occurring with implantation are best analyzed by using the 90-day period data for comparison.

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Premolar enucleation.

A study was made on 27 cases where enucleation of four first premolars was performed simultaneously without introduction of mechanical devices to influence space closure. The results suggested that: 1. Enucleation of premolars can be used to minimize the severity of crowding in arch-length deficiency cases. 2. There is no damage to the remaining teeth and alveolar process when enucleation is accomplished with good surgical technique. 3. The average amount of lingual tipping of the mandibular incisors in approximately four years subsequent to the enucleation procedure was 4.1 degrees. 4. This amount of lingual tipping compares quite favorably with the amount of lower incisor uprighting experienced during growth and could not be considered excessive. 5. The mandible does tend to rotate in a counterclockwise manner following enucleation of four first premolars without appliance therapy. This rotation was considered significant in comparison with the amount of rotation that could be expected from an untreated sample. 6. If orthodontic treatment is planned, the enucleation of the manddibular second premolars in borderline extraction cases to avoid excessive lingual tipping of the mandibular incisors would seem to be questionable. 7. Various combinations of enucleation and tooth extraction may be helpful in treatment planning. 8. With judicious timing the enucleation of four first premolars can minimize the severity of the malocclusion simplifying appliance therapy if proper diagnosis and good surgical technique are employed. 9. Although conventional serial extraction may accomplish similar ends, it would appear that enucleation would offer some advantages in terms of autonomous adjustment of the mandibular incisors and root positioning of mandibular cuspids. 10. Enucleation cases usually require fewer traumatic surgical procedures and less supervision by the orthodontist. 11. The parents should be informed that serial extraction procedures including enucleation may simplify but will not eliminate the need for appliance therapy.

Bicuspid

Immuno-reactive and bioactive corticotropin-releasing factor in rat thymus.

Immunoreactive corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) was identified and measured by radioimmunossay in rat thymic extract. Serial dilutions of thymic extract paralleled hypothalamic extract and synthetic CRF standard curves. CRF extracted from rat thymus eluted in the position of synthetic rat CRF on Sephadex G-25 column. Thymus-derived CRF was biologically active as demonstrated by stimulating adrenocorticotropic hormone secretion in dispersed rat anterior pituitary cells. These findings indicate the presence of authentic CRF in rat thymus, further supporting the concept of an integrated regulation of the neuroendocrine-immune responses to environmental stimuli.

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Human placental immunoreactive corticotropin, lipotropin, and beta-endorphin: evidence for a common precursor.

The concentrations and molecular sizes of immunoreactive corticotropin (ACTH), lipotropin (LPH, beta LPH plus gamma LPH), gamma LPH, and beta-endorphin (beta END) were determined in human placental extracts. Serial dilutions of a water extract of placenta generated competitive binding curves parallel with that of the standard in each assay. The concentrations of ACTH, LPH, gamma LPH, and beta END were 3.3, 0.8, 0.7, and 1.1 ng/g wet weight of tissue, respectively. A partially purified extract applied to a Sephadex G-50 column contained high Mr components with ACTH, LPH, gamma LPH, and beta END immunoreactivities. The extract was applied to an immune affinity chromatography column consisting of affinity-purified (1-24)ACTH antiserum covalently bound to agarose. The material that adsorbed to the column and eluted with buffer containing sodium dodecyl sulfate had ACTH, LPH, and beta END immunoreactivities, indicating that there was a component or components containing antigenic determinants for all of these peptides. Sodium dodecyl sulfate/polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of the affinity-purified placental extract revealed at least two high Mr components (Mr approximately 48,000 and 36,000) with all three immunoreactivities. These data suggest, but do not prove, that the placenta synthesizes ACTH, the LPHs, and beta END from a common precursor molecule.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

[From the mixed dentition to the permanent dentition: how to manage space while guiding eruption?].

In the mixed dentition, when there is a discrepancy between the bony structures and the teeth, in certain cases, serial extractions are performed in order to guide the eruption of permanent teeth and obtain a correct occlusal function. The treatment consists in the extraction of primary teeth and then of first bicuspids. The choice of the first tooth to be extracted is based upon the position of the crowns of the permanent teeth and their degree of root maturation. Then the first bicuspid is extracted as soon as or prior to its eruption. This interceptive treatment has limited indications which need to be respected in order to preserve the child's future dental health. This treatment is indicated for Class I malocclusions with severe crowding or moderate crowding associated with bi-maxillary protrusion.

Child

Reattachment of surface array proteins to Campylobacter fetus cells.

Campylobacter fetus strains may be of serotype A or B, a property associated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) structure. Wild-type C. fetus strains contain surface array proteins (S-layer proteins) that may be extracted in water and that are critical for virulence. To explore the relationship of S-layer proteins to other surface components, we reattached S-layer proteins onto S- template cells generated by spontaneous mutation or by serial extractions of S+ cells with water. Reattachment occurred in the presence of divalent (Ba2+, Ca2+, Co2+, and Mg2+) but not monovalent (H+, NH4+, Na+, K+) or trivalent (Fe3+) cations. The 98-, 125-, 127-, and 149-kDa S-layer proteins isolated from strains containing type A LPS (type A S-layer protein) all reattached to S- template cells containing type A LPS (type A cells) but not to type B cells. The 98-kDa type B S-layer protein reattached to SAP- type B cells but not to type A cells. Recombinant 98-kDa type A S-layer protein and its truncated amino-terminal 65- and 50-kDa segments expressed in Escherichia coli retained the full and specific determinants for attachment. S-layer protein and purified homologous but not heterologous LPS in the presence of calcium produced insoluble complexes. By quantitative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, the S-layer protein copy number per C. fetus cell was determined to be approximately 10(5). In conclusion, C. fetus cells are encapsulated by a large number of S-layer protein molecules which may be specifically attached through the N-terminal half of the molecule to LPS in the presence of divalent cations.

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